Category: Book Reviews

Book: Letters To My Father: 7 Steps To Healing From The Loss Of A Parent

Author: Vernae Taylor

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“Letters To My Father: 7 Steps To Healing From The Loss Of A Parent” is a self-help book written by the author Vernae Taylor. Nothing can be more painful than the loss of a loved one. This book is to help the readers navigate the grieving process.

This book inspires the readers to be free of how other people define and perceive you. Author has discussed about acknowledging pain, documenting your feelings in a journal, talking to someone based on your comfort. Self-care is very important and we have to be kind to ourselves. Grief is personal and everyone is unique so we all experience it differently. This book has many more tips like these.

This is a helpful book that motivates the readers to live life to the fullest instead of just existing. Language of the book is lucid so even beginners could understand it. If you have lost a loved one in your family then this book will help you with the tips to overcome your loss. It is a short read that one could finish in a single sitting. Cover photo of the book is decent and the title is suitable. I like to recommend it to my fellow readers.

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Book: Arts Smart: Growing With A Growth Mindset

Author: Laura Ray

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“Arts Smart: Growing With A Growth Mindset” written by the author Laura Ray is a book that will help little readers to have positive mindset and confidence. Story features a little girl Vicky who wanted to draw so much but she didn’t have confidence in herself. She thought she’ll never be able to draw well. Grab a copy of this book to know what an elderly lady in a violet dress will teach to Vicky.

This is a well written picture book. The way Mrs Blake helped Vicky, in the similar way this book will help little readers to become confident.

Illustrations are mind blowing. They caught my attention in the first look. I am sure that kids will love this book. They will adore the bonus activity pages. It is an engaging read for kids. Parents and kids can read this book together for more fun. This book has won my heart because of its amazing story and pretty illustrations.

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Book: Self Bullying: What To Do When the Bully Is You

Author: Sherri Strohecker Leopold

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“Self Bullying: What To Do When the Bully Is You” is a self-help book written by the author Sherri Strohecker Leopold. We all are aware of bullying. But after reading this book, for the first time I became aware of something called Self-bullying. Many of us are involved in Self-bullying without knowing the fact that it has a name.

In this book, author has thrown a light on the issue of Self-bullying. We keep on telling us “why I am so …..stupid/slow/dumb/….?” In this book, author has talked about ACE. We need to Acknowledge that we bully ourselves. Change the behavior and Evolve into a better version of ourselves.

This is an engaging read. The thought provoking questions given at the end of the chapters will help you to analyze your behavior. Title of the book is suitable and cover photo is nice. This book is an eye opener. It made me realized that I also bully myself. I am gonna change my behavior now to stop self-bullying. This is a worth reading book that I like to recommend to my fellow readers.

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Book: Brand New Start

Author: Mainak Dhar

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“BRAND NEW START” is a kinda book that attracted me in the first look. The title and the cover photo of the book both are eye catchy. In this, author has shared about the concept of focusing on the most important brand – YOU. Self realization and self awareness matters a lot in life. With a brand new start, we can have better results in our corporate life and we can climb the success ladder.

Author’s writing style is different and I liked that. I have read many non-fiction books and some of them have so much common content but this book is different from other non-fictions. If you are a kinda person who focus on your personal growth then this book is for you.

Language of the book is lucid so large number of readers could be benefitted from this book. It is a light read. I have mentioned many important points from this book in my journal for quick reference. If you are looking for an inspiring read then go ahead with this book. It’s worth reading.

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Book: Neon Noir: Episode 1

Author: Jayme Lee

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Being a short stories lover, recently I picked the book Neon Noir: Episode 1 written by the author Jayme Lee. Story features a private investigator Dalton. His office is on the first floor, right above
the stage of the bar. One day when Dalton was in his office, a note was slipped from the gold mail slot and fell onto the hardwood floor. An address 5th Main – Dakota was mentioned on it.

Story is set in the city of Clairsville that it also known as Neon City because of the presence of Neon lights everywhere around. Dalton left his office to visit Charlie Green at the address mentioned in the note. Grab a copy of this intriguing story to find out what happens next.

Cover photo of the story is amazing. The atmosphere setting and description made me feel like I am right there in the story. I enjoyed reading every bit of it. If you are a fan of detective fiction then don’t miss to pick this one.

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Book: Melik Nightcat And The Elven Prince: The Key Of Brundag

Author: J Kirk Perry

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“Melik Nightcat And The Elven Prince: The Key Of Brundag” is the debut novel of the author J Kirk Perry. Melik Lightbringer traveled from the capital city of Vellinova. When he was performing among a small gathering of farmers, an elf came to bring him to Jarl Westmoor, Lord of Drakhelm.

Melik is referred to as Nightcat in song and story. Prince Sylmore presented Melik in front of the Jarl. Nightcat was commanded to join Prince Sylmore on his quest. Grab a copy of this novel and find out yourself what happens next.

Language of the book is lucid. Cover photo is eye catchy. Storyline is different. Pace of the novel is fine and I didn’t feel bored while reading it. Characters are well written. World building is nice and I appreciate author’s vivid imagination for creating such a fantasy story.

If you love reading fantasy stories then don’t miss to pick this one.

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Book: Justice And Judgment Horror Tales

Author: Frederick Williams

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 4/5

Justice And Judgment Horror Tales written by author Frederick Williams is a collection of various short horror stories.

The first story in the collection “Death of School Bus 333” is an interesting story. In this, a guy secured a school bus driver job. He was given bus 333 to drive. During the inspection of the bus, he saw dark spirits of children. What is the purpose behind giving this job to a guy?

Nice Men Kill – it’s a story about a man Fast Freddie who was once a loving husband and father. But now, he hates all woman. He is no more a family man. He has killed, raped and eaten half of his family.

Stories ending is amazing. Plot of the stories are unique. It’s a refreshing horror read. If you are looking for something spooky, then go ahead with this book. Language of the book is lucid with a smooth narration so it is easy to follow the stories. Looking forward to read more work of Frederick Williams.

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Book: Camp Stories

Author: Dave Lemos

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

Camp Stories written by the author Dave Lemos is the second installment in The Saltys Tales series. The story is about the adventures of the jumping spiders. There are many characters in the story. Zenzi and his buzzer band of fly friends call themselves Zippers. There are others: Jade (green jumping spider), Ember (amber color spider, Kapri (Jade’s brother), Amy and Fuchsia (Amy’s sister).

A family with kids Jordan and Tanya went for the camping trip and the yard spiders were tagged along in their car. Fuchsia is such a delicate one. She is afraid of the pests that could be there in the wild. Will the unhappy campers gonna have fun?

It was interesting to read about the lightning bugs and the fireflies. Daddy with his insect knowledge told the kids that they are all same with different names. Language of the book is easy to understand. Cover photo of the book is nice with a suitable title. A cast of characters list at the beginning of the book would have been more helpful.

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Book: Divided By Design

Author: Rodney D Lewis

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Divided By Design is the first novel penned by the author Rodney D Lewis. In his novel, the author has conveyed the message of the black man’s journey differently.

He tells the story of how black people came to the Caribbean island of Barbados on a slave ship. The story begins through the eyes of Amare’s family who was living peacefully on the continent of Africa.

One day as Amare and his son Zarik went to the river to catch fish, they saw men talking in a language unknown to them and having a different coloured skin. Zarik was able to get away but Amare was captured.

Grab a copy of this novel and read it yourself to find out what happened to Amare and Zarik and to learn more about the life of black people, how they were enslaved in the past and how they are still victims of their dark skin and over 400 years of slavery.

The cover of this book very thoughtfully portrays the essence of the novel and the title is more than fitting to it’s story.

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